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The Lazy Duck

The Lazy Duck is a small, off-grid retreat tucked deep in Abernethy Forest, just outside Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands.

Set across six acres, it sits amid towering Scots pines with views across the moor toward the Northern Corries of Cairngorm. The site takes its name from the resident Aylesbury ducks that potter around a central pond.

Accommodation runs to four eco-huts sleeping two or four, a small group bunkhouse, and a forest cottage — each occupying its own quiet nook of the woodland. The ethos is firmly slow-living and low-impact, with off-grid facilities throughout most of the units.

A handful of tent-only pitches cater to camping purists. The surrounding area offers excellent hiking, wildlife watching, and access to Cairngorms trails, with the village of Nethy Bridge a short walk away and Aviemore a brief drive.

The location makes it a practical base for outdoor pursuits while remaining genuinely secluded.


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